OK, OK, we get it. It can stop raining now. We see that the worrisome low lake levels of a few years ago were not permanent. We'll remember and not worry so much next time. Promise.
Grandpa, and I and my sister had the grandkids for the first week of summer Kids' Camp last week. We loved having my sister, known to our grandchildren as Aunt Gramma Marge, staying at Stone Lodge and acting as Activities Director. She's a wonder - beloved by all, especially kids. Next time her grandchildren may be able to come too.
We had only 4 little ones this time, but they are young: 6, 6, 4, 3. We needed all the help we could get. We will have the kids here one week each month this summer to create Gilbert Lake memories.
The four extra staff I ordered (I wish!) never showed. And - hmmm - no one told me about the laundry.
We all had a wonderful time. Visited 4 area playgrounds, had picnics, did innumerable craft projects. The big hits were the mud-pies in the driveway and swimming twice a day - no matter how cold.
My sister and I are going to create a booklet about this venture - including all of our adventures and her great craft ideas. We're calling it Where's Jack?
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Thursday, June 9, 2011
First to know
You are the first to know - as measured on June 6th, the lake level is up 8 1/2 inches since September 14th. That's huge! Usually we get 2 or maybe 3 inches in variation. I had to wait until it felt like swimming weather in order to reach my benchmark. Had to search a bit to find it at all. It required wading in waist-high water. Shiver!
This measurement has no particular meaning outside of comparing it to other measurements. It translates to over a 12 foot rise of the water on my shoreline. What about yours?
I love the lake. It doesn't pay attention to you or me. It just listens to its own Gilbertness. Thanks, lake, for teaching me to be humble.
This measurement has no particular meaning outside of comparing it to other measurements. It translates to over a 12 foot rise of the water on my shoreline. What about yours?
I love the lake. It doesn't pay attention to you or me. It just listens to its own Gilbertness. Thanks, lake, for teaching me to be humble.
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Loon
The loon went swimming with us yesterday. He was about 100 feet from our raft. We'd just gotten out of the water. What a treat to see!
The lake has cleared quite a bit. No actual measurements taken yet, but visually it looked a lot better. I think the wind and high water had stirred things up about a week ago.
The pollen is coating the lake now, but that will disappear soon. These days it's smart not to smile when you're outside if you don't want yellow teeth! You can grin, tho.
It would be fun if you would comment here if you see some interesting wildlife of the nonhuman variety. Any stories out there from this spring?
The lake has cleared quite a bit. No actual measurements taken yet, but visually it looked a lot better. I think the wind and high water had stirred things up about a week ago.
The pollen is coating the lake now, but that will disappear soon. These days it's smart not to smile when you're outside if you don't want yellow teeth! You can grin, tho.
It would be fun if you would comment here if you see some interesting wildlife of the nonhuman variety. Any stories out there from this spring?
Friday, June 3, 2011
Back
I'm baaack. I'd decided to drop the blog earlier this year until I was inundated with people asking me to continue. I thanked them both, and will now blog away. I'd hate to disappoint my numerous reader.
We had an excellent Board meeting on May 28th, guided by our fearless - and very hard-working - leader, Wes. I will be leaving the Board as of July 2. I've enjoyed being involved in the workings of the Board. Most of all, I've appreciated the chance to get to know the fine folks on the Board.
Summer's here. It's going to be a busy one. The lake level is very high this spring. We'll all adjust, I'm sure. That's how it works - we adjust to the lake, not the other way around.
More later - I promise.
Lynne
We had an excellent Board meeting on May 28th, guided by our fearless - and very hard-working - leader, Wes. I will be leaving the Board as of July 2. I've enjoyed being involved in the workings of the Board. Most of all, I've appreciated the chance to get to know the fine folks on the Board.
Summer's here. It's going to be a busy one. The lake level is very high this spring. We'll all adjust, I'm sure. That's how it works - we adjust to the lake, not the other way around.
More later - I promise.
Lynne
Monday, February 21, 2011
Fudge
Winter is always interesting at Gilbert Lake. The snowstorm of the century a few weeks ago missed us. I was looking forward to it! Then the big thaw came - we cavorted in shirtsleeves.
And now it's "be careful what you wish for" time. The big snow is back. This time it's not that sugary fluff but a heavy layer of white fudge. [I must go on a food metaphor diet.] The pines that were pretty with snow early in the storm are now drooping with the weight.
Driving the unplowed roads of Waushara County in the storm was an exercise in snow plowing. Not that the snow was up to our bumper, [must be about 8 - 10 inches out there] but it piled up in front of our tires as we pushed through it.
It's a black and white landscape outside the window, punctuated by the brilliant red of the cardinals. Stunning.
The snow has stopped now. More tonight.
And now it's "be careful what you wish for" time. The big snow is back. This time it's not that sugary fluff but a heavy layer of white fudge. [I must go on a food metaphor diet.] The pines that were pretty with snow early in the storm are now drooping with the weight.
Driving the unplowed roads of Waushara County in the storm was an exercise in snow plowing. Not that the snow was up to our bumper, [must be about 8 - 10 inches out there] but it piled up in front of our tires as we pushed through it.
It's a black and white landscape outside the window, punctuated by the brilliant red of the cardinals. Stunning.
The snow has stopped now. More tonight.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Neva in winter
Hmmm - recent post not showing in the blog. I'm such a newbie at this - -
Beautiful snow again Sunday and yesterday. The birds need an additional feeder - not enough room on our current set up.
Fishing shanty right out in front of the cottage. Neva barks and barks but the shanty never barks back. Neva's a lovely dog - really. She - a big black dog - went out to lounge on the deck on Monday. A big white dog came in. That's her favorite thing to do. She doesn't shake until she's in the house. She's a lovely dog - really, she is.
Just had to go back through this blog and remove the second space I automatically put after each period. It's no longer permitted by the typesetters of the world. Hmpf - and me an old (shall we say ex) English teacher. Hope my students weren't paying attention all those years ago. Thinking about that - I'm sure I'm safe in that hope.
And are all of you who flocked to the sunny South happy with your decision? Are you sure you don't miss this beautiful winter? Think of the fireside cups of hot cocoa you're missing - no bracing walk to the mailbox. Still happy, huh? Well enjoy! See you next summer.
Beautiful snow again Sunday and yesterday. The birds need an additional feeder - not enough room on our current set up.
Fishing shanty right out in front of the cottage. Neva barks and barks but the shanty never barks back. Neva's a lovely dog - really. She - a big black dog - went out to lounge on the deck on Monday. A big white dog came in. That's her favorite thing to do. She doesn't shake until she's in the house. She's a lovely dog - really, she is.
Just had to go back through this blog and remove the second space I automatically put after each period. It's no longer permitted by the typesetters of the world. Hmpf - and me an old (shall we say ex) English teacher. Hope my students weren't paying attention all those years ago. Thinking about that - I'm sure I'm safe in that hope.
And are all of you who flocked to the sunny South happy with your decision? Are you sure you don't miss this beautiful winter? Think of the fireside cups of hot cocoa you're missing - no bracing walk to the mailbox. Still happy, huh? Well enjoy! See you next summer.
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
The joke is on me.
The family laughs when I shout to announce an eagle flying past. They say he's just doing that to get my reaction. He's saying to his buddies, "Hey, guys, watch what happens when I do a fly-by!"
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